Organic Cane Sugar is made from certified organic sugar cane. The organic label insures that the sugar cane was grown and processed without the use of synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers. Organic sugar is also processed differently from conventional sugar as chemicals and man-made compounds cannot be used. To be certified organic, sugars must […]
Our lungs are part of the respiratory system, a group of organs and tissues that work together to help you breathe. The respiratory system’s main job is to move fresh air into your body while removing waste gases. Every cell in your body needs oxygen in order to live. The air we breathe contains oxygen […]
Vaping involves inhaling of a vapor created by an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or other vaping devices. The liquid is heated into a vapor, which the person inhales. Vaping coats lungs with potentially harmful chemicals. E-liquid concoctions usually include some mix of flavorings, aromatic additives, and nicotine or THC (the chemical in marijuana that causes psychological […]
Aleah Mohammed, a New York pharmacy owner has pleaded guilty April 21 to mail fraud, healthcare fraud and conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in multiple schemes. Mohammed who owned five pharmacies in New York City, illegally obtained more than $6.5 million from Medicare Part D plans and Medicaid drug plans, the U.S. Justice Department said. She submitted […]
According to the World Health Organization, COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and getting vaccinated will help protect you against developing severe COVID-19 disease and dying from COVID-19. Vaccines are designed to provide immunity without the dangers of getting the disease. It’s common to experience some mild-to-moderate side effects when receiving vaccinations. This is because your immune system is […]
According to the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention, a medication error is defined as “any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional, patient, or consumer. As COVID-19 vaccine administration peaks, reports of errors […]
In Nigeria, many people interchangeably use the concepts of ‘drugs’, ‘drug misuse’ and ‘drug abuse’, but there are definite differences between the concepts. Drug misuse is to use a drug for a purpose which it should not be used for. The misuse of drugs means following the medical instructions but the person may not necessarily […]
The use of drugs for social rather than prescribed medical reasons has been well documented. A comparison with other third-world countries reveals that Nigeria ranks among the highest users of dangerous drugs such as alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, benzodiazepines, cocaine, and opioids. A review of the literature clearly indicates that there has been a steady increase […]
Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods which are harmful to the individual or others. It is a form of substance-related disorder. Differing definitions of drug abuse are used in public health, medical and criminal justice contexts. In some cases, criminal or anti-social behavior […]
Cocaine is a stimulant drug extracted from the leaves of the Erythroxylon coca Lam, a species of the coca plant, which is cultivated in the Andean region of South America. It can be consumed in powder cocaine form, which is usually snorted or injected. It can also be consumed in crack cocaine form, which is […]
